Cameron Corner Explorer
The Cameron Corner Explorer is a 392 km loop drive from Tibooburra through the western section of Sturt National Park to Cameron Corner — where NSW, Queensland and South Australia meet — then south via Waka Claypan to Depot Glen, Mt Poole and Milparinka, before returning to Tibooburra.
With Tibooburra as your base (or even camped somewhere in Sturt National Park), there is so much to explore around the Corner Country region.
Far West NSW Experiences & Attractions
The Corner Explorer Drive
The drive from Tibooburra to Cameron Corner takes the visitor through a diverse landscape including the Waka Claypan, past Fort Grey, and on to the Corner and the world's longest fence. When constructed, the 5,000+ km Dog/Dingo Fence kept roaming dingoes of the north and west out of the pastoral lands of NSW. The Cameron Corner loop takes in the western section of Sturt National Park and is an authentic outback experience, affording the visitor a diverse landscape with the colours and hues synonymous with Outback Australia.
The return section heads south then across to Milparinka and all it has to offer, including the nearby Depot Glen and Mt Poole, then back to Tibooburra.
Route Detail — Total Drive 392 km
- Tibooburra to Cameron Corner — 140 km
- Head south to follow Silver City Hwy 1.65 km
- Turn right onto Cameron Corner Rd 42.7 km
- Turn left to stay on Cameron Corner Rd 73.9 km
- Turn left onto The Dunes Scenic Dr 21.3 km
- Continue onto Riecks Rd 0.26 km
- Arrive Cameron Corner
- Cameron Corner to Depot Glen & Mt Poole — 185 km
- Turn left onto Riecks Rd 0.26 km
- Continue onto The Dunes Scenic Dr 21.3 km
- Turn right onto Fortville Rd 0.12 km
- Continue onto Cameron Corner Rd 39.1 km
- Sharp right onto Waka Rd 45.05 km
- Merge onto Waka Rd 21.4 km
- Turn left onto Hawker Gate Rd 55.4 km
- Sharp left (Signposted) 8 km
- Mt Poole to Milparinka — 19.7 km
- Return to Hawker Gate Rd 8 km
- Continue along Hawker Gate Rd 11.7 km
- Milparinka to Tibooburra — 41.6 km
- Milparinka Rd 2.6 km
- Turn left at Silver City Highway 39 km
- Arrive Tibooburra
Touring Sturt National Park
The massive Sturt National Park spans the dunes of the Strzelecki Desert across the ancient mesas of the Grey Range and Mt King (The Jump-Ups) and to the gibber plains, gorges and hills of Mount Wood. The Dingo (or Dog) Fence — at more than 5,000 km the world's longest — forms the north and western boundary of the park.
The eastern section features adventurous drives including the Gorge Loop Road and the Jump-Ups Loop Road, exploring this eroded mountain range.
If wanting to explore the central and eastern sections of Sturt National Park, there are two great interconnecting touring routes.
The Gorge Loop Road
The tour around Mt Wood and the Mount Wood Hills covers the outdoor pastoral heritage museum, Mt Wood Homestead and shearers quarters, the Gibber and Mitchell Grass Plains, the Twelve Mile Creek Gorge, and the old pastoral remains at Torrens Bore and Horton Park Station. Wildlife such as emu, kangaroo and wedge-tail eagles are commonly sighted.
The Jump-Ups Loop Road
The ancient landforms known as the Jump-Ups are the remains of an ancient mountain range eroded over millions of years. As a result, a 150 m plateau (mesa) and the granite-strewn plains form the catchment of Connia Creek (ephemeral), which follows southeast into Twelve Mile Creek — a truly spectacular sight.
For the return trip, a great option is diverting at the Waka Claypan and heading south to Depot Glen — a permanent waterhole, great for camping, made famous by the explorer Charles Sturt and his expedition party — and the not-to-miss town of Milparinka.
Of course, a trip to Cameron Corner is a must! A great adventure route is via Middle Road for fantastic vistas at regular lookouts along the way. Fort Grey, Olive Downs and Dead Horse Gully, or up to the summit of Mt Wood, are also excellent options for moderate walks.
Staying in Tibooburra
If making Tibooburra a base, there are a few great options for staying in town: The Family Hotel, Tibooburra (famous for its murals) and the iconic The Granites Caravan Park, Tibooburra.
With Milparinka and Tibooburra being less than 40 km apart, both towns should be experienced. Either town makes a perfect terminus for driving to Cameron Corner, regardless of where you base yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the Cameron Corner Explorer loop?
The Cameron Corner Explorer is a 392 km loop from Tibooburra: 140 km to Cameron Corner, 185 km from Cameron Corner to Depot Glen and Mt Poole, and then approximately 61 km from Milparinka back to Tibooburra.
What is the Dingo Fence at Cameron Corner?
The Dingo Fence (also called the Dog Fence) is the world's longest fence at more than 5,000 km. It forms the north and western boundary of Sturt National Park. Cameron Corner — where NSW, Queensland and South Australia meet — sits at a key junction of the fence, and seeing it in person is one of the highlights of the Corner Explorer drive.
What are the best stops on the Corner Explorer route?
Top stops on the Corner Explorer include: the Waka Claypan, Fort Grey (Sturt's camp on his 1845 expedition), Cameron Corner itself (the three-state meeting point), Depot Glen (historic Sturt expedition base camp), Mt Poole (with James Poole's grave), and the historic town of Milparinka. Sturt National Park's Gorge Loop Road and Jump-Ups Loop Road are also outstanding scenic diversions.
Where should I base myself for the Corner Explorer?
Tibooburra is the main base for the Corner Explorer, with accommodation at The Family Hotel and The Granites Caravan Park. Milparinka, less than 40 km away, is also a great option — both towns make a perfect terminus for the drive to Cameron Corner.
Plan Your Corner Country Adventure
The Cameron Corner Explorer is a spectacular loop through some of the most remote and rewarding country in outback Australia. Combine it with Sturt's Loop from Broken Hill for a full Corner Country experience.